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Population Review

Berkley, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Berkley, Michigan is 15,084 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 74th-largest city in Michigan. The median household income is $113,103, the median home value is $289,200, and the median age is 37.7.

The population has grown 2.2% since 2010 (14,977 → 15,313).

15,084

Population

5768

People / sq mi

$113,103

Median Income

$289,200

Median Home Value

Berkley covers 2.6 sq mi of land at 5768 people per square mile.

About Berkley, MI

Berkley is a city in Michigan with a population of 15,084. It ranks #74 among cities in Michigan by population. The median age is 37.7, younger than the national median. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

The median household income in Berkley is $113,103, above the US median of $74,580. 1.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $289,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,436. The homeownership rate of 85.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Berkley reflects 58.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 20.3% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.3 minutes each way.

Berkley city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Berkley city had a population of 14,977 in 2010 and 15,313 in 2024, a 2.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,401 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: 0.16%.

2017 · 15K20102024

15,313

Population (2024)

14,977

Population (2010)

15,401

Peak (2017)

0.16%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201014,977
201115,076
201215,176
201315,280
201415,331
201515,308
201615,354
201715,401
201815,395
201915,366
202015,167
202115,092
202215,019
202315,154
202415,313

Race & Ethnicity

White86.6%
Black or African American2.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$113,103

Median Household Income

$59,854

Per Capita Income

1.3%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$289,200

Median Home Value

$1,436

Median Rent

85.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

98.9%

High School+

58.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

72.0%

Public Transit

20.3%

Work From Home

22.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

13.9%

Foreign Born

95.9%

Non-English at Home

4.8%

Veterans

9.0%

With Disability

97.5%

Health Insurance

97.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate18.1%
Manufacturing14.0%
Information11.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.3%
Construction5.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.5%
Retail Trade2.9%
Public Administration2.4%
Transportation & Warehousing1.3%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Berkley, Michigan has a population of 15,084 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 74th-largest city in Michigan.

The median household income in Berkley, Michigan is $113,103, with 1.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Berkley, Michigan is $289,200, with median monthly rent at $1,436 and a homeownership rate of 85.7%.

The median age in Berkley, Michigan is 37.7 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

The population has grown 2.2% since 2010 (14,977 → 15,313).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.